Location: NRG Center, Second Floor, 300 Series
COMMITTEES WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(as of Aug. 4, 2023)
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
The Agriculture Education Committee promotes the Show mission by teaching agriculture education and awareness at local schools and other educational venues. Members volunteer year-round developing curriculum and giving educational demonstrations.
CARNIVAL TICKET SALES
The Carnival Ticket Sales Committee is committed to serving our community and supporting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ mission through the presale of discounted carnival packs for families and the solicitation of donations. Donations are directed to the Rodeo’s Educational Fund or are used to purchase half-price carnival packs for active military and charitable organizations in our area.
COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL SERVICES
Members of this committee help publicize the Show. They photograph calf scramble participants and judging contest winners. They also conduct on-site surveys to provide entertainer preference information and audience demographics.
CORRAL CLUB
Committee members are responsible for the operation of all Corral Club facilities during the Show, including setup, inventory control, equipment maintenance and enforcement of the Show’s responsible alcohol management program. Additionally, their duties include acting as hosts during some official functions.
- Auctions and Receptions
- Chute Club
- Support
- Ticket Sales
DIRECTIONS & ASSISTANCE
The Directions & Assistance Committee is responsible for assisting attendees and exhibitors with information and directions around the Show grounds. They also are responsible for the care of lost children, for the operation of the lost and found room, and distribution of the Show’s Visitors Guide and RODEOHOUSTON® Day Sheets.
FACILITY SERVICES
The Facility Services Committee supervises cleaning staff and contractors to maintain the Show grounds, including the livestock show, horse show and carnival, helping to ensure clean facilities and grounds for the public and exhibitors.
GATEKEEPERS
The primary purpose of the Gatekeepers Committee is to ensure proper entrance of patrons who are visiting the Show. Other responsibilities include a combination of hospitality and verifying access through the entry gates.
GO TEJANO
This committee increases awareness of the Show through special functions held throughout the year and targeted toward the Hispanic community. Members’ efforts help create awareness of scholarship availability and help provide funds for college scholarships as well. This committee also assists Show management in researching potential Hispanic entertainers to perform at the Rodeo while celebrating Go Tejano Day annually on the grounds during the Show.
GROUNDS TICKET
The Grounds Ticket Committee is responsible for customer service and ticket sales for admission to the Rodeo grounds, tickets for the concert and rodeo in NRG Stadium, and tickets for the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Committee members sell tickets at each entrance on the perimeter of NRG Park.
HORSE SHOW EQUIPMENT
Members of the Horse Show committees are directly responsible for the physical arrangement of the shows. They assist with the setup of barrels, poles, jumps and obstacles; check in each exhibitor at the arena gate; and ensure that all trophies and ribbons are ready for presentation at the conclusion of each class. They maintain an exhibitor hospitality room during their respective shows. Each committee volunteer is involved in raising funds for prize money and awards given during the show.
This committee is composed of individuals certified to operate and maintain heavy equipment. Their work begins days before the Show as they assist staff to meet the deadlines of show setup. During the Show, they maintain the arena and set up barrels, poles, jumps, obstacles and timing equipment.
HOUSTON METRO GO TEXAN
This committee works to increase community awareness and support for the Show in the Houston area through promotional events and activities. These activities promote Western heritage and celebrate Texas traditions.
LIVESTOCK
This committee organizes and coordinates all phases of herdsmen’s awards, provides transportation and hospitality to official livestock show judges, assists in the judging arena, and helps with pedestrian and animal traffic control around the judging arenas.
MIDWAY TICKET
The Midway Ticket Committee is a service committee that sells carnival tickets during the carnival’s operating hours. Our volunteers also staff the self-serve kiosk areas and ticket booths in effort to assist guests as needed. Our goal is to help ensure a positive experience for all of the guests in the carnival midway.
RANCH HORSE
Members of the Horse Show committees are directly responsible for the physical arrangement of the shows. They assist with the setup of barrels, poles, jumps and obstacles; check in each exhibitor at the arena gate; and ensure that all trophies and ribbons are ready for presentation at the conclusion of each class. They maintain an exhibitor hospitality room during their respective shows. Each committee volunteer is involved in raising funds for prize money and awards given during the show.
RECYCLING
The Recycling Committee handles the Show’s extensive recycling program. Committee members recycle cardboard, plastic and aluminum, resulting in thousands of pounds of recycled products, keeping these items out of landfills.
RODEO EXPRESS
This committee assists in the smooth flow of bus and light rail traffic at NRG Park and at off-site parking locations. Committee members monitor and direct bus traffic and guide passengers to their appropriate buses.
RODEO MERCHANDISE
Members promote and raise awareness of the Show through the sale and distribution of merchandise bearing the Show’s logos, and the sale of each entertainer’s concert merchandise. Our volunteers staff the Show merchandise booths during the preseason and during the event’s entire run.
RODEO OPERATIONS
Members of this committee work closely with the Buildings and Grounds Department in the setup, operation and teardown of NRG Park buildings and grounds.
SCHOOL ART AUCTION
This committee is responsible for pre-selling winning student artwork. They also are responsible for the School Art Auction, distribution of grand champion prints to pre-sale buyers, and planning and conducting the buyer and pre-auction parties.
SOUVENIR PROGRAM
This committee is responsible for selling all advertising space in the RODEOHOUSTON® Souvenir Program. Members also obtain donations that directly support the Show’s educational programs. They supervise and assist FFA and 4-H members who sell the programs to the public as well.
SPEAKERS
This committee is responsible for contacting business groups, service clubs, area schools and other interested organizations to offer speaker services to their members to promote interest in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and share information regarding agriculture, education, entertainment, and Western heritage. The committee also hosts Rookie Boot Camp annually, providing information on the history, purpose and different aspects of the Show for new volunteers.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
This committee supports the setup and operation of attractions such as Fun on the Farm and the Stars Over Texas Stage, as well as hosting the annual quilt competition and display. They are an important liaison between vendors, staff and the general public during Show operation.
SWINE AUCTION
This committee is responsible for collecting purchase commitments for Junior Market Barrow Show exhibitors whom make the auction. Swine Auction Committee members plan and conduct a pre-sale party honoring the previous year’s champion buyers and the pre-auction day breakfast for prospective buyers. Along with this, committee members also assist with the Junior Market Barrow Show and Auction.
TOURS
This education-based committee offers tours for groups visiting the Show, including international guests, school children, corporations and dignitaries. The Tours Committee educates children and adults alike on the importance of the role of agriculture in Texas’s economy through the AGVENTURE tours. Committee members guide tours in NRG Arena, NRG Center, and the outdoor areas like The Junction and the carnival, as well as give directions and assistance to field trip groups attending the Show.
TRANSPORTATION
The Transportation Committee serves the Show by handling the transportation needs of Show patrons and guests within the grounds of NRG Park safely. The committee provides transportation services utilizing carts, automobiles and trams. It also handles special transportation accommodations for special guests of the Show. The committee duties include daytime as well as late night shifts.
WINE GARDEN
Wine Garden Committee members host and manage the operation of the Wine Garden during the run of the Show.
